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gladly

American  
[glad-lee] / ˈglæd li /

adverb

  1. with happiness, pleasure, or delight; joyfully.

    Thank you for your friendship, which I gladly accept.

  2. willingly and readily.

    I will gladly die defending the honor of my fallen brothers.


Etymology

Origin of gladly

glad 1 ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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“I would gladly give you a ride in my cart,” said the man, “but your donkey doesn’t look like he’d keep up with the horse.”

From Literature

“We’ll review the resolution carefully and then gladly give our opinion,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the clank of granite went against them in the seventh, an unfortunate bounce leaving Canada the chance of three, which they gladly took.

From BBC

Mott Smith, a developer and Raman supporter, said he believes fellow developers who know Raman will “gladly” contribute to her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

“Tony doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and he won’t play along with the kind of thing where you hang out with the right industry people,” says Hues.

From Los Angeles Times